Finding the Third Proportional to 459,954 and 1,005,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,954 and 1,005,408 is: 2,197,709.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,954 : 1,005,408 = 1,005,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,954/1,005,408 = 1,005,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,954x = 1,005,408 × 1,005,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,954x = 1,010,845,246,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,845,246,464/459,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197,709.44
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